Garrett Crochet Included On Red Sox' Wild Card Roster
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Key Points:
- The Boston Red Sox have announced their Wild Card round roster, including the reinstatement of left-hander Garrett Crochet from the 60-day injured list, while right-hander Justin Slaten has been moved to the 60-day IL to make room.
- Crochet, sidelined most of the year due to left shoulder inflammation and a lat strain, is expected to take on a relief role after previously serving successfully in the bullpen with the Chicago White Sox.
- The Red Sox bullpen will feature strong arms like Aroldis Chapman and Garrett Whitlock, with Crochet potentially used in less critical situations initially as he regains form following his injury layoff.
- Outfielder Braiden Ward, who was considered for the roster due to his speed and base-stealing ability in the minors, was ultimately left off the postseason roster.
- Slaten's transfer to the 60-day IL follows ongoing elbow inflammation issues, with the team anticipating he will miss the rest of the season.
